Mountains on the Horizon

For someone who resides in Delaware, mountains are foreign to this state. With an elevation of 447.85 feet, the peak on Mount Ebright is nothing more than a hill. You have to travel west toward the panhandle of Maryland or north through Pennsylvania to witness mountains on the horizon.

He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you,” Matthew 17:20.

In the first century, Jesus didn’t have to explain to his followers what a mountain looked like. Rather, he could point toward Mount Hermon, which stands 2814 meters above sea level. This tallest peak in Israel served as a teachable landmark, able to illustrate to his disciples the difference between faith and the faithless.

And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him, Hebrews 11:6.

If you have ever climbed a mountain, the first glimpse can be intimidating. Before you make your trek toward the summit, you have to believe you can make it. One of Jesus’ several sayings in the Bible is “consider the cost,” meaning don’t start until you have a plan. If you rush aimlessly, without any preparation or training, mountains on the horizon may cause you to quit. Instead, all you need to possess is faith as small as a mustard seed and nothing will be impossible. Don’t let mountains on the horizon become obstacles to fulfilling your dreams. Rather, look up, don’t waiver and allow the power of prayer to produce miracles.